Martha B. Bell

Martha B. Bell died on September 3rd, 2025. She was 92 years old and the first daughter of Junior and Essie Bennett of Wauchula, Florida. Martha enjoyed her years of work for the Board of County Commissioners, catering at Davis Bros. of Bartow and seventeen years at Boswell and Dunlap in Bartow. She retired when she was 86 years old. Martha’s family was the center of her life. She enjoyed nothing more than cooking and having them gather. Martha is survived by her children, sons Jeff Bell, Kenneth Bell, and daughter Anne Bell. Granddaughters Jessica Bell Perry ( William), April Knowles (David), Courtney McCrary (Matt), Savannah Olinger, and Grandson Mark Olinger and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Jeannie Jernigan of Wauchula and Mary Beth Bryant (Minor) of Bowling Green, Florida and 12 nieces and nephews. Martha was predeceased by her parents and sister, Elaine Dickenson, and brother Randy Bennett (Lynn). According to the wishes of Martha, there will be no service. Please take a moment to reflect on your memories of her. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com